Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered.

[den]

EDGE Top 100 Most Endangered Animals. It's sad that many of these have no protection program, possibly because they're not cute. The saddest part is that many of them may already be extinct.

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There is hope

[weyrdbird.livejournal.com]

This was posted on the bbc news just now:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6263331.stm

[rusted-soul.livejournal.com]

Not cute? I don't see anything particulary 'uncute' on there. But that's just me...
I find it awful that alot of animals don't get the attention and protection they deserve because they aren't big-eyed and fluffy. Reptiles especially- personally I think reptiles are beautiful creatures, and yet... *shakes head sadly* :(

[smof.livejournal.com]

The bugs have it even worse. Most people I know have an automatic squishin response to anything with more than 4 legs.